Mother America

I used to hate having to stand

and pay respects to the nation,

a country corrupt and filled with greed.

Why should I stand for such a country?

But it isn't the country, rather its leaders at fault

for the destruction that lies on the horizon.

America weeps for the mistakes of her children

and so often we ignore her call.

I stand for America,  smiling with a tear on my cheek.

I stand for her and the soldiers that defend her.

I stand for the things she does for me.

I stand because she is my home.

Author's Note

Never written anything like this, but 2/11/14 was a sudden revelation for me.
The picture I chose is also perfect, in my opinion.

Reviews

[Chidoriflower]

:') Wonderful is all I can say.

[Viamari_love's_you]

how beautiful she is. Great poem.

[Justsimplyjulia]

oh wow that was such a beautiful tribute to America I am so amazed by reading such a simple but powerful poem. Although I am Canadian I love America so I really enjoyed t his piece.
Wonderful work Casanova!
-Dragon

[Baby Ricochet]

Some Americans have a hard time appreciating this place because no one has ever tried to take it from them

[Draven]

Ya, you're right. I personally just tend to overlook things without appreciating their value. It's something I'm trying to change.